Cost of living in Kristiansand, Norway vs Ghent, Belgium
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Food | + 39% | |||
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Food in Kristiansand (Norway) is 39% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 152 (€15) | €16 | - 9% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 111 (€11) | €9 | + 22% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 65 (€6) | €3.67 | + 69% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 18 (€1.70) | €0.97 | + 75% | |
12 eggs, large | kr 53 (€5.04) | €2.28 | + 121% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 30 (€2.87) | €1.87 | + 53% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 64 (€6) | €5.47 | + 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 27 (€2.54) | €1.70 | + 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 21 (€1.97) | €1.22 | + 62% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 33 (€3.11) | €1.71 | + 82% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 164 (€16) | €7 | + 129% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | kr 36 (€3.47) | €2.45 | + 42% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 22 (€2.09) | €1.18 | + 77% | |
Housing | + 16% | |||
Housing in Kristiansand (Norway) is 16% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 14,551 (€1,391) | €1,020 | + 36% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 10,181 (€973) | €836 | + 16% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 1,215 (€116) | €155 | - 25% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 9,863 (€943) | €779 | + 21% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 7,357 (€703) | €531 | + 32% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 675 (€64) | €123 | - 48% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 257 (€25) | €29 | - 15% | |
40” flat screen tv | kr 4,574 (€437) | €383 | + 14% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 933 (€89) | €117 | - 24% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 72 (€7) | €11 | - 35% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 252 (€24) | €10 | + 149% | |
Clothes | + 1% | |||
Clothes in Kristiansand (Norway) is about the same as in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 949 (€91) | €79 | + 15% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 432 (€41) | €43 | - 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 950 (€91) | €93 | - 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,198 (€115) | €129 | - 11% | |
Transportation | + 25% | |||
Transportation in Kristiansand (Norway) is 25% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 301,151 (€28,779) | €23,515 | + 22% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 15 (€1.44) | €1.34 | + 8% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | kr 672 (€64) | €48 | + 34% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | kr 337 (€32) | €28 | + 17% | |
Personal Care | + 21% | |||
Personal Care in Kristiansand (Norway) is 21% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 63 (€6) | €7 | - 15% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 220 (€21) | €9 | + 122% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 281 (€27) | €26 | + 2% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 40 (€3.82) | €4.50 | - 15% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 33 (€3.20) | €3.72 | - 14% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 39 (€3.73) | €3.39 | + 10% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 19 (€1.86) | €1.36 | + 37% | |
Tube of toothpaste | kr 24 (€2.27) | €2.40 | - 5% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 360 (€34) | €22 | + 59% | |
Entertainment | + 86% | |||
Entertainment in Kristiansand (Norway) is 86% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 568 (€54) | €35 | + 55% | |
2 tickets to the movies | kr 214 (€20) | €21 | - 0% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 852 (€81) | €48 | + 71% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 1,108 (€106) | €51 | + 108% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 127 (€12) | €8 | + 49% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 44 (€4.18) | €3.09 | + 35% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 82 (€8) | €4.65 | + 69% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 1,500 (€143) | €438 | - 67% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 10 (€0.96) | €0.23 | + 309% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 445 (€43) | €27 | + 58% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 110 (€11) | €6 | + 66% | |
TOTAL | + 33% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least €4,521 (kr 47,306) in Kristiansand to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €3,400 in Ghent.
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